Bohemian Rhapsody of a Down
Anthony Vincent Lyrics


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Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Caught in a landslide no escape from reality
Open your eyes look up to the skies and see
I'm just a poor boy
(poor boy) , I need no sympathy
Because I'm easy come, easy go
Little high, little low
Any way the wind blows
Doesn't really matter to me

To me

Bung bung bung bung bung bung bung bung
Bung bung bung bung bung bung bung bung

Mama, just killed a man
Put a gun against his head
Pulled my trigger, now he's dead

Mama, life had just begun
But now I've gone and thrown it all away
(away)

Mama, ah didn't mean to make you cry
If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
Carry on, carry on
As if nothing really matters

Too late, my time has come
Sends shivers down my spine
Body's aching all the time

Goodbye, everybody, oh I've got to, go

Gotta leave you all behind
(Gotta leave you all behind) and face
The truth (Gotta face the truth)

Mama, ooh (Any way the wind blows)

I don't wanna die
I sometimes wish I'd never, never
Never been born at all, all, all

Ooh, oo oo ooh oo oo ooh oo oo-

I see a little silhouetto of a man
(Scaramouche, Scaramouche
Will you do the Fandango?)

Thunderbolts and lightning (alup) , very
Very fright'ning (alup alup alup) me

(Galileo) Galileo (Galileo) Galileo
Galileo Figaro magnifico (oh)

I'm-a just a poor boy, no-a-body loves me

He's just a poor boy from a poor family

Spare him his life from this monstrosity
(ooh)

Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?

Bismillah, no! We will not let you-

Go, let him go, Johnny go!

(Bismillah) We will not let you
Go (Let him go)

Bismillah! We will not let you go

Let me go (Will not let you go)
Let me go (Will not let you go)

Let me go (Never never never never never
Never gonna let you)

Go!

No, no, no!

No

No

No

No

No

Oh mamma mia, mamma mia, mamma mia, let me go

Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for-

Me, for-

Me!

So you think you can stone me
And spit in my eye?

So you think you can love me
And leave me to die? Oh-

Baby, can't do this to me, baby

Just gotta get out, gotta get right
Outta here!

Ooh, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh

Nothing really matters, anyone can see
Nothing really matters
Nothing really matters to me





Any way the wind blows

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Bohemian Rhapsody of a Down" by Anthony Vincent are a clever and humorous twist on the iconic song "Bohemian Rhapsody" by Queen. It starts by questioning the nature of reality, with the lines "Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?" The singer feels trapped and engulfed by the harshness of reality, symbolized by being caught in a landslide with no escape. However, they maintain their sense of self-worth and independence, declaring "I'm just a poor boy, I need no sympathy." They have a carefree attitude, going with the flow and accepting whatever comes their way.


The song then takes a darker turn as the singer reflects on "Mama, just killed a man." This line suggests a violent act has been committed, putting a gun against someone's head and pulling the trigger. It's a reckless and impulsive action that disrupts the course of life. The remorse and guilt felt by the singer is expressed through the line "Mama, ah didn't mean to make you cry." They fear the consequences of their actions and their mortality, not wanting to die and wishing they had never been born.


The song continues with various references and playful lyrics, including "I see a little silhouetto of a man" and the iconic line "Thunderbolts and lightning, very very fright'ning me." These lines, along with the inclusion of names like Galileo and Scaramouche, add to the whimsical and theatrical nature of the song. They create an atmosphere of chaos and absurdity.


The lyrics also incorporate references to the original "Bohemian Rhapsody" song, such as the lines "Bismillah, no! We will not let you go!" These allusions pay homage to the Queen song while adding a unique and comedic twist. The song concludes with the realization that nothing really matters and anyone can see that. It embraces a sense of nihilism and emphasizes the insignificance of individual concerns in the grand scheme of things.


Overall, "Bohemian Rhapsody of a Down" is a playful and irreverent interpretation of the original song, using clever wordplay and humorous references to create a new narrative. It explores themes of reality, remorse, mortality, and the fleeting nature of life, all while maintaining a lighthearted and entertaining tone.


Line by Line Meaning

Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?
Questioning the nature of existence, unsure if what is being experienced is real or imagined


Caught in a landslide no escape from reality
Feeling trapped and overwhelmed with no way to avoid the harshness of reality


Open your eyes look up to the skies and see
Encourages taking a moment to observe and appreciate the beauty of the world


I'm just a poor boy, (poor boy) , I need no sympathy
Acknowledging one's humble position and asserting independence, not seeking pity


Because I'm easy come, easy go
Accepting the transient nature of life, embracing the flow of circumstances


Little high, little low
Experiencing both highs and lows, the ups and downs of life


Any way the wind blows
Not being attached to a particular outcome, being adaptable to any situation


Doesn't really matter to me
Having a carefree attitude, not allowing circumstances to greatly affect one's state of being


Mama, just killed a man
Confessing to a violent act, regretful of the consequences


Put a gun against his head
Using a firearm to commit the act of killing


Pulled my trigger, now he's dead
Having taken decisive action resulting in someone's death


Mama, life had just begun
Realizing that life was full of possibilities and potential before committing the violent act


But now I've gone and thrown it all away (away)
Having ruined all the potential and possibilities through one impulsive action


Mama, ah didn't mean to make you cry
Expressing remorse and apologizing for causing emotional distress to one's mother


If I'm not back again this time tomorrow
Implying possible consequences, uncertain about one's fate


Carry on, carry on
Urging others to continue living, not to be overwhelmed by the event


As if nothing really matters
Emphasizing that in the grand scheme of things, individual actions and problems are insignificant


Too late, my time has come
Realizing that the end is near, no opportunity for redemption or reversal


Sends shivers down my spine
Experiencing intense fear or anxiety, a physical response to impending doom


Body's aching all the time
Feeling the physical toll of the impending end, possibly due to stress or illness


Goodbye, everybody, oh I've got to, go
Bidding farewell to everyone, accepting the inevitable departure


Gotta leave you all behind (Gotta leave you all behind) and face
Understanding the need to leave loved ones and confront the situation alone


The truth (Gotta face the truth)
Acknowledging the need to confront and accept the reality of the situation


I don't wanna die
Expressing a desire to avoid death, not ready to face the end


I sometimes wish I'd never, never, never been born at all, all, all
Reflecting on a deep sense of regret and wishing to erase one's existence


I see a little silhouetto of a man
Perceiving a faint outline or presence of an individual, possibly symbolic or metaphorical


(Scaramouche, Scaramouche, will you do the Fandango?)
Addressing a character named Scaramouche, asking if they will perform the lively Spanish dance 'Fandango'


Thunderbolts and lightning (alup), very very fright'ning (alup alup alup) me
Expressing intense fear and unease in the face of dramatic and powerful natural occurrences


(Galileo) Galileo (Galileo) Galileo Figaro magnifico (oh)
Calling out the name Galileo, possibly as a symbol of intellectual or scientific pursuit


I'm-a just a poor boy, no-a-body loves me
Recognizing a lack of affection and support from others, feeling isolated and unloved


He's just a poor boy from a poor family
Referring to oneself as a member of a disadvantaged and struggling family


Spare him his life from this monstrosity (ooh)
Pleading for mercy and asking to be spared from the horrible situation or event


Easy come, easy go, will you let me go?
Acknowledging the transient nature of life, asking for freedom of choice and release


Bismillah, no! We will not let you- Go, let him go, Johnny go! (Bismillah) We will not let you Go (Let him go)
Expressing refusal to grant freedom or release, with conflicting voices arguing against freeing the individual


Bismillah! We will not let you go
Repeating the stance of refusal to let the individual go, invoking the phrase 'Bismillah' meaning 'In the name of Allah'


Let me go (Will not let you go), Let me go (Will not let you go), Let me go (Never never never never never Never gonna let you) Go!
Desperately pleading for freedom and release, resenting the refusal to grant it


No, no, no!
Emphasizing the strong denial and resistance to the situation


Oh mamma mia, mamma mia, mamma mia, let me go
Seeking the support and understanding of one's mother, hoping she will allow freedom


Beelzebub has a devil put aside for me, for- Me, for- Me!
Believing that the devil, Beelzebub, has a special torment or punishment prepared specifically for oneself


So you think you can stone me and spit in my eye?
Challenging others who may try to harm or mistreat, expressing defiance and resilience


So you think you can love me and leave me to die? Oh- Baby, can't do this to me, baby
Expressing hurt and disappointment at someone's abandonment and rejection, asserting that they cannot emotionally harm the artist


Just gotta get out, gotta get right Outta here!
Feeling a strong urge to escape and leave the current situation behind, seeking freedom and liberation


Ooh, ooh yeah, ooh yeah, ooh
Reacting with excitement and energy, possibly indicating a moment of realization or inspiration


Nothing really matters, anyone can see
Highlighting the insignificance of everything in the grand scheme of things, evident to anyone who observes


Nothing really matters
Reiterating the lack of importance or significance in anything, emphasizing a nihilistic perspective


Nothing really matters to me
Expressing personal indifference or apathy towards the world and its affairs


Any way the wind blows
Regardless of the direction or outcome, indicating a laissez-faire attitude towards life and its unpredictable nature




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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Diogo L Scarmagnani

I guess...
1:20 Lonely Day
1:46 Soldier Side
2:14 Hypnotize
4:05 Revenga
4:34 Chic 'n' Stu
4:36~
4:42 Sad Statue
4:46~
5:01 Question!+B.Y.O.B.
5:03 Prison Song
5:05~
5:21 Darts
5:35~
6:00 Bounce
6:05 B.Y.O.B.
6:09~
7:05 Violent Pornograph
This coQueen makes me feel like I'm on this song.



Miguel Restrepo

Dam - Lost in Hollywood - Soldier side intro - A bit of hypnotize and ATWA - 1:20 - 2:41
Toxicity era (drums) - Mesmerize - Hypnotize era (guitar and vocals) - 2:42 - 3:12
That is too Lost in hollywood and a bit of Revenga - 3:17 - 3:23
That solo could be Spiders or ATWA, (the middle finger is a Deer dance refence because of Daron) - 4:06 - 4:19
Holy Mountains, U- fig, Soldier side and Revenga vibes - 4:20 - 4:33
Pictures, Chic N stu, CUBErt, Innervision and the bridge of war? 4:34 - 4:39
Typical soad scream but i would say is Deer dance and Prison song 4:40 - 4:42
Fast picking part of Stealing society but is more Question or Revenga 4:43 - 4:45
Galileo part is too Chop suey part of FATHER and agin the fast picking part
War and suggestions and from Scars could be Dictator 4:53 - 4:55
After this typical soad scream and riffs of the self titled album
Chop suey ( the whisper) 5:08
Mama mia part is Suggestions, I E A I A I O, sugar
Aerials vibes 5:27 - 5:34
Totally Revenga - 5:35 - 6:00
the screams are pure Needles ( EY ) 6:01 - 6:05
LALALA part could be BYOB or Radio/video 6:05 - 6:09 and the prison song riff 6:10 - 6:13
the end is pure Holy mountains and Aerials EPIC
Great job. (EDIT) the end is violent pornography too and thanks for the likes guys!



All comments from YouTube:

Jesse H.

Now do Chop Suey in the style of Queen!!

TH G

BYOB or Aerials would be more interesting

Distracted Globe Productions

It's best in the style of Elton John.

Heavymetal Horseman

I'll be looking for that one, Jesse H.

Gustavo Alves

Upppppp

Jecynn

and do it featuring Marc Martel !

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Diogo L Scarmagnani

I guess...
1:20 Lonely Day
1:46 Soldier Side
2:14 Hypnotize
4:05 Revenga
4:34 Chic 'n' Stu
4:36~
4:42 Sad Statue
4:46~
5:01 Question!+B.Y.O.B.
5:03 Prison Song
5:05~
5:21 Darts
5:35~
6:00 Bounce
6:05 B.Y.O.B.
6:09~
7:05 Violent Pornograph
This coQueen makes me feel like I'm on this song.

Dude

Nah,I'd say 1:20 is more like lost in Hollywood

SOAD Of A Down

4:36 chic n stu

Bofiwi Lol

@Rizky Hadi Felani pizza pizza pie...

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